Golden State @ New Orleans picks

With respect to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game measures as the worst in the league this year. The matchup vs. Golden State is a difficult one for three-point shots; when the Warriors are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.6%). The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

In comparison to last season's 49.9% mark, Daniel Theis's scoring effectiveness has decreased this season to 39.4%. Daniel Theis has played 14.2 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 20th percentile -- seeing the court far less than most players in the league. With respect to offense, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game measures as the worst in the league this year. The matchup vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis is a tough one; he has allowed a measly 8.7 points per game when matched up against other starting Cs this year (4th percentile). The Pelicans have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games.

Trey Murphy III has attempted 7.3 three-point shots per game while playing at home since the start of last season, ranking him in the 94th percentile out of all players in the league. Among all players in the league, Trey Murphy III rates in the 77th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 31.2 minutes per game while at home since the start of last season. The matchup vs. the Warriors is a positive one for 3-point attempts; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 10 games (5.7). The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get a boost in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most up-tempo pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Golden State Warriors). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out best in in the league with 15.8 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.